surexpositions
Syllables
su-re-xpo-si-tions
Pronunciation
/sy.ʁɛk.spɔ.zi.sjɔ̃/
Stress
00100
Morphemes
sur- + expos- + -itions
The word 'surexpositions' is divided into five syllables: su-re-xpo-si-tions. It consists of the prefix 'sur-', the root 'expos-', and the suffix '-itions'. Stress falls on the penultimate syllable. The syllabification follows standard French rules prioritizing vowel sounds and maintaining consonant clusters.
Definitions
- 1
Excessive or exaggerated displays; overexposures.
Overexposures
“Les surexpositions médiatiques peuvent nuire à la vie privée.”
Stress pattern
Stress is on the penultimate syllable '-pos-'. French stress is generally weak and receding.
Syllables
su — Open syllable, initial syllable.. re — Open syllable, vowel follows a consonant.. xpo — Closed syllable, contains the consonant cluster 'sp'.. si — Open syllable, vowel follows a consonant.. tions — Closed syllable with a nasal vowel, final syllable.
Word Parts
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Vowel-Based Syllabification
French syllabification prioritizes vowel sounds. Each vowel generally forms the nucleus of a syllable.
Consonant Cluster Maintenance
Consonant clusters like 'sp' are generally maintained within a syllable unless they are exceptionally complex.
- The final 's' is silent, influencing the perception of the final syllable.
- The uvular 'r' sound is a characteristic feature of French pronunciation.
- Stress is relatively weak in French and can be subtle.
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